SSB 3134: SSB 3134

What it does

This bill relates to the acquisition of real property by county conservation boards and the department of natural resources (DNR). Current law authorizes county conservation boards to acquire property for public museums, parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, forests, wildlife, and other conservation purposes and for participation in watershed, drainage, and flood control programs for the purpose of increasing the recreational resources of the county. With approval of the natural resource commission, DNR may acquire lands and waters relating to state parks, recreational facilities, and wildlife programs.

Senate subcommittee · named February 9, 2022

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Robert Hogg (D)
• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 20 against

For: Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Against: Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce; Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards; Iowa Association of Realtors; Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa Interfaith Power & Light; Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Iowa Rivers Revival; and 8 more

In plain words

1. February 9, 2022Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. February 9, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Hogg and Shipley
3. February 10, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 16, 2022Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2312